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SY55 DWV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,251 mi
Last recorded148,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 DWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 148,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded under plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split but grease preventing ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and strut tower area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded under plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 148,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to suspension mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill next to suspension mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded under plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogging up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split but grease preventing ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and strut tower area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded under plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split grease preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split grease preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split grease preventing ingress (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 143,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 141,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 141,828 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn is operated when indicators switched on and indicators operate when horn is pressed (4.4.3 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective does not open (3.1 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers also come on when reverse gear is engaged but no operation via switch (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration light very dim

Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 133,434 miles

Nearside body damage at sliding door

Rear doors corroded

Nearside Front wiper worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,696 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,534 miles

n/s body slight damage

Pass 17 Dec 2012 86,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,396 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,942 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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SY55 DWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY55 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY55 DWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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